Asus CM1745 user manual Setting up your computer, Connecting an external monitor

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Setting up your computer

This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1.Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

2.Plug the monitor to a power source.

The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7301 First Edition March Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Using the utilitiesFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesMacrovision Corporation Product Notice Takeback ServicesRF exposure warning Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Where to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Page Welcome Getting to know your computerFront panel Rear panel EnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indicationsPort Headset Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Turning your computer OFFTo start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbarCustomizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and foldersSorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your filesBacking up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folderProtecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and passwordSetting up a user’s password Getting Windows Help and SupportActivating the anti-virus software Connecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays English Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerTo insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discAsus SK-2045 keyboard Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models onlyASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard BTC 6200C keyboard Hot keys Description Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardEnglish Wired connection Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANTo connect to a wireless network Wireless connection on selected models onlyEnglish Using AI Suite Using the utilitiesTool menu Launching EPUTo launch EPU Launching and configuring Probe To configure ProbeTo launch Probe Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder To configure Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuSystem Information screen Settings screenMain Asus AI ManagerLaunching AI Manager AI Manager quick barTo lock a device To change the passwordTo specify the boot sequence My FavoritesSupport InformationTo add an application Installing Nero NeroBurning files Recovering your system Using the system recovery partitionAbout the system recovery partition To use the Recovery DVD Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsClick Applications tab Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond Display PowerAudio LANSystem CPU Address Asus contact information